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Things to do in Morgan County

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10/18/2017 06:39:47 PM MDT

The community is invited to a free movie night Friday, Oct. 20, at the Armory Rec Center at 528 State St. in Fort Morgan. The city of Fort Morgan's Rec Department will be showing "The LEGO Batman Movie" with free popcorn. The movie will begin at 7 p.m., so bring chairs and blankets and join the fun.

Hospital auxiliary's jewelry sale set for Thursday, Friday

The Fort Morgan Community Hospital Auxiliary will hold its annual $5 jewelry sale fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 19, and Saturday, Oct. 20, in the lobby at Colorado Plains Medical Center.

The sale will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days. Jewelry and gift items are provided by Masquerade and cost $5 each. Cash and credit/debit cards will be accepted for payment.

Participants will paint "Starry Night Owl" on an 11-inch-by-14-inch canvas. It's open to kids and adults. Cost is $22 per person, which includes light refreshments. Info: 970-380-7817 or theartspot9.com.

'LEGO Batman Movie' showing Friday at Armory

The community is invited to a free movie night Friday, Oct. 20, at the Armory Rec Center at 528 State St. in Fort Morgan.

The City of Fort Morgan's Rec Department will be showing "The LEGO Batman Movie" with free popcorn. The movie will begin at 7 p.m., so bring chairs and blankets and join the fun. Info: Contact the Recreation Department at 970-542-3921.

Wiggins Senior Class Car Show set for Saturday

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The Wiggins Senior Class Car Show will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at 320 Chapman St. in Wiggins.

Classes of cars for the show are: classics from 1970 and earlier, tractors, youth ages 16 to 21 and late model/modern. Entry costs $20 per car, with $5 of that going to the prize pot.

Cost is $150 per team with an unlimited roster and nine players on the field. Pool play starts at 9 a.m. and will decide the single-elimination brackets. All proceeds benefit Morgan County Golden Starts programs. Info: Sign up by calling the Morgan County Sheriff's Office at 970-542-3433 or the Brush Recreation Department at 970-842-5280.

ABATE Toys for Kids Run set for Saturday

ABATE District 1 will hold its 15th annual Toys for Kids Run Saturday, Oct. 21, in Fort Morgan.

The short ride starts in the Walgreens parking lot and continuing on to the Queen Lounge, where chili will be served. All vehicles are welcome to join in, with participants asked to bring at least one new, unwrapped toy to donate. Info: Bill Smith at 970-768-2989 or Belva Smith at 303-517-8342.

Log Lane holding first Oktoberfest Saturday

Log Lane Village will hold the town's first Oktoberfest Celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, in the parking lot at Log Lane Town Hall/Community Building, 109 Maine St. There will be music, food, a beer tent, vendors, games and face painting.

Chili is $5 per person. The raffle is $20 per ticket for chances to win Ruger Precision 6.5 Creedmore with a Vortec Scope or a Ruger SR22. The raffle drawing will be held at 8 p.m. that night Info: Randy Finley at 970-768-7660, Rory Schilling at 970-371-3546 or Marty Schilling at 970-768-4969.

'Return of the Zombies' haunted house Saturday

Valley View Villa's annual haunted house, The Return of the Zombies, from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, but this year it will be held at the American Legion, 121 Nelson Road, in Fort Morgan.

Tickets cost $4 each, with proceeds benefiting Morgan County Relay For Life. This haunted house is being sponsored by Valley View Villa, Bob Staley's Plumbing and the Fort Morgan American Legion.

LCOR's Haunted Halls set for Saturday

The Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer Youth Group invite people to find out if they are afraid of the dark and see what lurks around the church at night at the Haunted Halls from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, LCOR at 1100 W. Platte Ave. in Fort Morgan. Admission to this haunted house is $4 each.

EMCH Foundation's Fall Affair set for Saturday

The East Morgan County Hospital Foundation will hold its seventh annual Fall Affair fundraiser from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Mark Arndt Event Center at the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Brush.

This year's theme will be the "Roaring '20s," and people are encouraged to come in costume and partake in the gourmet meal, speakeasy cocktails, just-for-fun gambling, silent auction and entertainment by face Vocal Band and more. Tickets cost $50 per person. Info: 970-842-4899.

FM Elks' German Buffet set for Saturday

Fort Morgan Elks Lodge No. 1143 will host a German Buffet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the lodge at 430 State St., Fort Morgan.

The buffet will feature noodle soup, cabbage pockets, sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, kodocal englais, krebble, German chocolate cake and coffee cake. Cost is $15 per person. Open to the public.

Presbyterian commissioning service set for Sunday

Presbytery of Plains and Peaks will hold a commissioning service for CRE Michael Gross at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, at United Presbyterian Church, 1300 E. Riverview Ave., Fort Morgan.

Pastor Gross has served Brush Rankin Church part time for 15 years and is not serving both Fort Morgan United Presbyterian Church and Brush Rankin Church in a full-time capacity. It is an open service with a reception to follow.

Colorado Energy Freedom Tour stop in FM set for Monday

Concerned about clean air and water, and how to bridge the partisan divide? The Colorado Energy Freedom Tour is looking for ideas and people interested in finding solutions. It will stop in Fort Morgan from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at Morgan Community College in Cottonwood Hall Room 101

The Citizens Climate Lobby is traveling through eastern Colorado communities to discuss how a market-based climate policy can grow the economy and increase energy independence. There will be opportunities to chat about how the people of Colorado can save jobs, increase business certainty, clean our air and water, and manage climate risk appropriately. Info: Local tour leader Angela Eicher at 970-370-3554 or facebook.com/COEnergyFreedom or https://tiny.cc/cotour.

Zumba for a Cure set for Tuesday

Zumba Fitness Center will host Zumba for a Cure, a no-fee night for breast cancer awareness, at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the center at 304 S. West St. in Fort Morgan.

There will be dancing, a special speaker and concluding with a great yoga experience. All donations collected will go toward finding a cure for breast cancer.

Crocheting class set for Tuesday

A crocheting class will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, , at Fort Morgan Pop Up Community Center, located at 218 Main St., Fort Morgan.

Learn the basics or touch up on your skills. This class is free and open to the public. Light snacks will be provided.

Food Bank of the Rockies mobile pantry truck visit is Wednesday

The Food Bank of the Rockies mobile pantry truck will make its next monthly visit to Morgan County on Wednesday, Oct. 25.

The pantry truck stops at the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Brush from 10 a.m. to noon, and food assistance is provided for those seeking it. Provide your own bags or boxes. Info: Lisa Northrup at 970-768-4262.

Museum Gallery Trick or Treat set for Wednesday

The extremely popular Museum Gallery Trick or Treat returns this year from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Fort Morgan Library & Museum.

Patrons will get to visit several "stations" in the museum, where they can hear ghost stories about Morgan County. Prizes this year will be 3-D figures from the Makerspace Room. All patrons will have the opportunity to paint their 3-D figures after the ghost story sessions. Info: 970-542-4014.

Coffee with a Cop session set for Oct. 26

The next session of Fort Morgan Police Department's "Coffee With a Cop" program is set for 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at Morgan Community College's Student Center, hosted by FMPD Community Resource Officer Roger Doll.

One of the keys to Coffee With a Cop is that it removes the barriers that routinely exist between police officers and community members, allowing for the kind of relaxed, one-on-one interactions that are the necessary foundation of partnerships. There is no agenda for the Coffee With a Cop sessions, just an opportunity for citizens to visit with law enforcement officers, ask questions and voice opinions.

Tai Chi class Oct. 26

The Fort Morgan Pop Up Community Center will host a Tai Chi class from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26.

This balance-focused and relaxation class is being offered by the City of Fort Morgan. It is free and open to the public.

'Hocus Pocus' showing Oct. 26

Fort Morgan Library & Museum will host Family Movie Night with a showing of "Hocus Pocus" at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, and for celebrating Halloween. It is free and open to the public.

Women's Health and Fashion Review set for Oct. 26 in Brush

The 2017 Women's Health and Fashion Review: Do 1 Thing for U will be held from 5 to 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Carroll Building, 418 Edison St., Brush.

Cost is $10 each. Food will be served at 5 p.m., and the fashion show starts at 6:15 p.m.

UNC Concert Choir performance Oct. 27

The University of Northern Colorado Concert Choir will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at United Methodist Church in Fort Morgan.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. at the church at 117 E. Bijou Ave. in Fort Morgan. The concert is sponsored by MCC Center for Arts and Community Enrichment and is free and open to the public.

Fall Vintage Market set for Oct. 27, 28

The Fall Vintage Market will be set up the evening of Friday, Oct. 27, and all day Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Clarion Inn at the intersection of Interstate 76 and Highway 34 in Fort Morgan.

From 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, there will appetizers for those who visit to check out the vendors' hand-crafted, vintage, primitive, farm-tiques and repurposed item.

The market also runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and there will be a Saturday morning coffee bar, along with all the vendors. Get started with holiday shopping and decorating options featuring the work of favorite local artisans. Sign up for door prizes, and enjoy everything the market has to offer.

Kiowa Park Pumpkin Party set for Oct. 28

The Wiggins community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of Kiowa Park at the first Pumpkin Party from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.

There will be a BBQ food truck, horse-drawn carriage rides, pumpkins for kids, live music and a costume contest. Organizers intend for this to become an annual event.

Growl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest set for Oct. 28

Want to win a $100 Murdoch's Gift Card? You and your pet are invited to participate in the famous Growl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest at the Fort Morgan Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply.

Dress up your pet, come to Murdoch's in Fort Morgan for the noon contest judging and have a chance to win a $100 Murdoch's gift card. All species of animals can be entered.

Clavis Club children's Halloween party set for Oct. 28

The Clavis Club will throw its annual children's Halloween party from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the club's hall at 18221 Morgan County Road 17.6, in Fort Morgan. The Clavis Club hall is located just off of state Highway 144 on the way toward Log Lane Village.

There is no cost to attend the party, which will feature games, food and a costume contest. It is aimed at children but open to all ages.

Morgan Lanes Halloween Party set for Oct. 28

Morgan Lanes will host a Halloween Party from 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the bowling alley at 300 E. Railroad Ave. in Fort Morgan. There will be free treats and drinks, along with prizes for the best costumes.

Log Lane Trunk or Treat set for Oct. 28

The Log Lane Marshal's Office and Town of Log Lane Village will host their first Trunk or Treat from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Log Lane Town Hall.

Parents can bring their costumed kids for trick-or-treating at the decorated cars in the parking lot. The Log Lane Marshal's Office also will have a safety booth up and running for the kids and the new police care there, as well.

Democrats' candidate forum, pot luck dinner Oct. 28

Morgan County Democrats will hold a candidate forum from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, in the 4-H Building at the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Brush. After the forum with Democratic Party candidates for secretary of state and state treasurer, the organization will hold its fall pot luck dinner, starting around 6 p.m.

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